Here’s a solid list of resources for women-owned businesses—covering funding, training, networking, and ongoing support. These are especially useful in the U.S., but I can also point you toward global options if you need them.

1. Funding & Grants

Amber Grant – Monthly $10,000 grant for women entrepreneurs, plus annual $25,000 award. (womensnet.net) IFundWomen – Crowdfunding platform plus coaching, grants, and funding partnerships. (ifundwomen.com) Grants.gov – Database of federal grants (searchable by business type). (grants.gov) Cartier Women’s Initiative – International grants and mentorship for impact-driven women entrepreneurs. (cartierwomensinitiative.com) Hello Alice – Free resources, grant listings, and funding opportunities. (helloalice.com)

2. Government & Nonprofit Support

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) – Offers training, business counseling, and access to capital. (sba.gov) Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) – Local centers offering free or low-cost classes, mentorship, and loan assistance. (sba.gov/local-assistance) National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Advocacy, networking, and professional growth. (nawbo.org)

3. Networking & Mentorship

SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs – Free mentoring from experienced business owners and executives. (score.org/women) Ladies Who Launch – Community and events for women founders. (ladieswholaunch.org) Lean In Circles – Small peer groups for accountability and growth. (leanin.org)

4. Education & Skill Building

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women – Free business education program online. (gs.com/10000women) Coursera & edX – Affordable online business courses (many are free). SheMeansBusiness by Meta – Social media marketing training for women entrepreneurs. (facebook.com/business/shemeansbusiness)

5. Industry-Specific Support

WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council) – Certification that can open doors to corporate and government contracts. (wbenc.org) Association of Women’s Business Centers – Connects you to regional resources and industry-specific events. (awbc.org)

If you’d like, I can organize these into a downloadable PDF directory with clickable links, short descriptions, and tips on how to apply or join—so you can keep it as a go-to reference for your business journey. That way, it’s more than just a list—it’s a ready-to-use toolkit.

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